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Rough Material from Kaokoveld where we mined for Shattuckite Polished into 4 Rounded colourful Free Forms . Shattuckite with Azurite and Silky Malachite.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Shattuckite free forms with Chrysocolla and Malachite
Shattuckite from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a Copper Silicate Hydroxide mineral with the chemical formula Cu5(SiO3)4(OH)2, known for its vibrant blue to green-blue hues. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, often forming in fibrous, botryoidal, or massive structures. This mineral is typically found in the oxidation zones of Copper deposits, where primary Copper minerals like Malachite and Azurite have undergone weathering.
PRODUCT MINERALS
Copper Silicate Hydroxide, Malachite, Bornite, Chalcocite
PRODUCT FEATURES
Orthorhombic, Bipyramidal,
PRODUCT COLOUR
Blue, Green, Turquoise
MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
3.5
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Congo
Grade = Very Good Grade
Size = 64 - 89 mm
SKU = 172-200-250911BM
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